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Meta Glasses accessibility paywall hints at Apple's AR strategy

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from 9to5Mac ·

Meta has imposed a usage limit on the accessibility features of its Ray-Ban Glasses, effectively creating a paywall for a hardware product already sold. This move could signal that Apple will offer more generous free tiers for its upcoming smart glasses. The decision has drawn criticism for restricting core functionality post-purchase.

Meridian48 take
Meta's retroactive paywall undermines user trust, but it may pressure Apple to prioritize accessibility in its AR glasses pricing.
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